Hearts, like doors, open with ease
When we say thank you and if you please!

~Submitted by Nan :)

Table Manners - sung to "Frere Jacques"

Chewing quietly, chewing quietly
Do not slurp, do not slurp,
We must say excuse me,
We must say excuse me
When we burp,
When we burp.

~Submitted by Cheryl's Sweethearts ChildCare

Table Manners - Poem

The Goops they lick their fingers,
The Goops they lick their knives;
They spill their broth on the table cloth -
Oh they lead disgusting lives!
The Goops they chew while eating,
And loud and fast they chew;
That's why I'm glad I'm not a Goop - are you?

by G. Burgess
~Submitted by Cheryl's Sweethearts ChildCare

Friends - sung to "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"

We say, "Thank you. We say, "Please."
We don't interrupt, We don't tease.
We don't argue. We don't fuss.
We listen when folks talk to us.
We share our toys, we take our turn
Good manners are easy for us to learn.

~Submitted by Cheryl's Sweethearts ChildCare

How Nice I Am - sung to "How Dry I Am"

How nice I am; I've learned to be.
I raise my hand before I speak.

How nice I am; I've learned to be.
Sit in my chair most properly.

How nice I am; my best I do.
I use the words "please" and "thank you."

Oh, before I eat my meals, I wash my hands,
(scrub, scrub)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I wash my hands,
(scrub, scrub)
Oh, it's very smart I think,
Sends those germs right down the sink.
Oh, before I eat my meals, I wash my hands.
(scrub, scrub)

Oh, before I eat my meals, I set my place,
(set, set)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I set my place,
(set, set)
I set everything I need,
I feel very proud, indeed.
Oh, before I eat my meals, I set my place.
(set, set)

Oh, before I eat my meals, I pass the food,
(pass the plate)
Oh, before I eat my meals, I pass the food,
(pass the plate)
'Cause we know it's only fair
For us all to have our share
Oh, before I eat my meals, I pass the food.

~Submitted by Cheryl's Sweethearts ChildCare

Manners - sung to "I'm a Little Teapot"

I have super manners. Yes, I do.
I can say "Please," and "Thank You," too.
When I play with friends, I like to share.
That's the way I show I care!

~Submitted by Cheryl's Sweethearts ChildCare

"Every day is a busy day
With time for work and time for play
Taking turns with all these toys
Trying to help other girls and boys
We're all getting better at waiting awhile
And remembering people like us to smile!
Now one more thing we should try to be
Careful with things and you and me!"

~Submitted by Cheryl's Sweethearts ChildCare

Manners

We say, "Thank you."
We say, "Please."
We don't interrupt or tease.
We don't argue. We don't fuss.
We listen when folks talk to us.
We share our toys and take our turn.
Good manners aren't too hard to learn.
It's really easy, when you find.
Good manners means
JUST BEING KIND!

They're always polite when they nibble their cheese
They never forget to say thank you and please
They cover their noses whenever they sneeze
Ahhh ahhh ahhh-choo (pretend sneeze)
3 nice mice, 3 nice mice

~Submitted by Cheryl's Sweethearts ChildCare

"Every day is a busy day
With time for work and time for play
Taking turns with all these toys
Trying to help other girls and boys
We're all getting better at waiting awhile
And rmembering peole like us to smile!
Now one more thing we should try to be
Careful with things and you and me!"

~Submitted by Cheryl's Sweethearts ChildCare

Pass the Peas, Please by Dina Anastasio.

It's super for your manners theme, so here are the words.....

If you run over a sand castle
Created by your brother
Kneel down and say, "I'm sorry."
Then just help him build another

When you see someone who's different,
Don't laugh. It isn't fair.
He might think you are different,
But he doesn't point and stare

If you're angry at a friend,
Don't punch or kick or shout.
Go for a walk and count to ten,
Then try to talk it out.

No one likes to lose a game,
But if you must, you must.
So if you lose, shake hands and say,
"We'll play again, I trust."

It's hard to keep a secret,
But secret telling's wrong.
Remember, friends who blab too much
Aren't friends for very long.

If your father's talking on the phone
When he should be playing ball,
Don't kick or sulk or whine, "Let's GO!"
That will not work at all.

Directions: Trace the children's hands on construction paper and cut them out. Have the children make a face on the paper plate. Cut strips of paper to use as arms. Glue the hands to the strips and the strips to the plate. Now glue a tissue over the mouth and then glue the hands over the tissue. Talk with children about how important it is to covering your mouth and nose when you sneeze.